Construction Teams Field Manager II

Job Description The Field Manager II (FMII) will oversee the work that is performed by Habitat carpentry crews. The FMII ensures that construction best-practices are upheld, quality standards are achieved, and safety protocols and regulations are correctly observed. The FMII works to level-up the skills of Habitat’s carpentry site crews. FMII manages assigned carpentry crews to deliver projects that are completed safely, efficiently and meet Habitat standards. Required meetings: Monthly all-staff meeting, weekly departmental meeting Personal tools required: Basic Carpentry Hand Tools Your Work Schedule 40 hours/week Expectation to work one Saturday shift each QTR Responsibilities Key Responsibility: Manage Field Work (75% of time) Regularly visit all assigned active work sites to ensure that crews perform work safely, meet work-quality expectations; complete projects on-time and on-budgetCommunicate effectively with people at all levelsOversee a variety of field work concurrently: ranging from new construction, rehab, and repairEnsure that assigned sites prioritize worker and client health and safety; train carpentry team to appropriately implement safety proceduresIn partnership with other Field Manager, allocate staff members with proper safety equipment, tools, vehicles, work and storage space required to perform their dutiesTrain carpentry team to level up skillsAdvise on project scheduling and assignmentsAdvise on projects that require complex carpentry solutions, planning, and oversite Key Responsibility: Staff Management (25% of time) Supervise assigned carpentry staffSupport Director of Repair with carpentry hiresCoach site carpentry crews on skills, task planning and management, crew leadership, and construction best practicesProvide prompt and professional performance feedback, training, and follow-up for members of site crews; conduct annual and mid-year evaluations as required.Collaborate with Director of Repair and Construction Teams Filed Manager I on trainings and continuing education opportunities for site crewsDevelop carpentry skill standards that outline career development pathways for carpentry staffTrain and support site crews in the best approaches for successful volunteer engagement; advise Build and Volunteer Dept leadership on the best use of volunteers in various areasContribute to creation and management of weekly staff scheduleOther duties as assigned including, but not limited to: support repairs team with home inspections and development of work scopes as needed Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Strong hands-on carpentry background working in a residential construction setting, minimum of 10 years of related field experienceMinimum 5 years of experience managing direct reportsDemonstrated ability to oversee a variety of concurrent projects with ability to modulate between attention-to-detail and big-picture goalsEffective communication, planning, and organizational skillsDemonstrated experience managing tasks and projectsBasic computer and tech competencies: ability to check and send emails, operate a tablet/iPad to utilize project management programs and communication softwareUnderstanding of the Habitat for Humanity philosophy and the desire to promote itProfessional attitude and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with volunteers and in diverse populationsAbility to maintain posture of respect and compassion when working with people who are in difficult life circumstancesValid driver’s license with no major violations in the last 3 years Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills Ability to read drawingsUnderstands project budgets and scopesUnderstanding of energy efficiency and house-as-a system best practicesKnowledge of or experience in a variety of building trades: plumbing, electric, HVAC, masonry, roofingFamiliarity with local building codes and permitting process Physical Requirements To Perform Duties Ability to perform all construction duties, such as: lifting up to 50 lbs; working in unconditioned workspaces in the heat of summer and cold of winterComfortable working at heights and on ladders and scaffolding Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience. How to Apply Please send your resume and salary requirements through our website: https://www.habitatphiladelphia.org/careers/